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title: "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Independent Advisor"
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# DHSC Independent Inquiry - Independent Advisor

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4133d3d1-13fb-42cd-8179-281120a3ecdf

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of specialist advisory services for an independent inquiry. The title of the contract is "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Independent Advisor" in the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below the threshold), with the contract value of £14,986. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on 16th February 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2022 and end on 31st July 2023, with the delivery address located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in providing expert consultancy services in technical analysis to support government inquiries. Businesses with expertise in pathologist services and care of the deceased would be well-suited to compete for this contract. DHSC, the contracting authority, is seeking specialised support and advice, making this opportunity ideal for businesses looking to contribute to public sector investigations and consultations. The contract was awarded to Bristol City Council, indicating potential opportunities for similar councils or authorities to collaborate on future projects in this sector.

## Notice

As part of an ongoing Independent Inquiry, specialist support and advise is required from a specialised pathologist to support the Inquiry Secretariat with understanding and interpreting evidence on care of the deceased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cddcf4-44c1-4660-92ca-5bddb7281577 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,986 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cddcf4-44c1-4660-92ca-5bddb7281577

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cddcf4-44c1-4660-92ca-5bddb7281577
  30th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/686c1ca1-8ef2-44ea-ba25-97e86bf3c841
  Service Description Independent Advisor_Redacted

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